Michigan

Lions hire Sam Gash to coach RBs

According to a source close to the situation, the Lions have hired Sam Gash to coach the running backs. Gash, who was hired last season as an assistant special teams coach, was a logical choice for the position. Not only does he have 12 years of NFL playing experience, but he spent three of those years (2000-02) with the Baltimore Ravens where Jim Colletto was the offensive line coach. Colletto is now the Lions offensive coordinator and is expected to put a greater emphasis on running the ball and Gash is very familiar with Colletto's schemes and philosophy. Before arriving in Detroit, Gash spent two season with the New York Jets as an assistant special teams and running backs coach.